Mission
The mission is to provide expanded learning opportunities that develop character, instill values, and equip youth for success through academic, enrichment, and sports activities; specifically serve youth attending Title 1, low-performing schools or living in high poverty areas. Core programs for the elementary clients include daily homework help/tutoring followed by enrichment clubs. Club opportunities include S.T.E.M. and S.T.E.A.M. (science, technology, engineering, arts and math), robotics, cooking, tutoring, mentoring, sports (tennis, basketball), health and nutrition, and field trips. Our junior high program is offered as part of AfterOpp, a collaborative partnership that offers interest-based club options, including robotics, theater, ceramics, coding, soccer, academic assistance and field trips. The top five at-risk characteristics include 1) Food insecurity, 2) Below grade level academic success, 3) Lack of behavior management skills, 4) Lack of consistent parental support, and